CVE-2025-52808
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to include local files on the server through PHP's include/require statements, potentially leading to sensitive information disclosure or remote code execution. It affects RealtyElite WordPress theme users running version 1.0.0 or earlier. Attackers can exploit this without authentication to read system files or execute arbitrary code.
💻 Affected Systems
- RealtyElite WordPress Theme
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full server compromise through remote code execution, allowing attackers to install backdoors, steal data, or pivot to other systems.
Likely Case
Sensitive file disclosure including configuration files, database credentials, and user data, potentially leading to further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact with proper file permissions and security controls, potentially only allowing reading of non-sensitive files.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple path traversal or file inclusion payloads can exploit this vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.0.1 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/theme/realtyelite/vulnerability/wordpress-realtyelite-1-0-0-local-file-inclusion-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update RealtyElite theme to version 1.0.1 or later via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify theme files are properly updated. 3. Clear any caching plugins or server caches.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable vulnerable theme
allTemporarily switch to default WordPress theme until patch is applied
wp theme activate twentytwentyfour
Restrict file permissions
linuxSet strict file permissions on sensitive directories
chmod 640 wp-config.php
chmod 755 wp-content/themes/realtyelite
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement web application firewall (WAF) rules to block file inclusion patterns
- Restrict PHP execution in upload directories and disable dangerous PHP functions
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for RealtyElite theme version 1.0.0 or earlierCheck Version:
wp theme list --field=name,version | grep realtyeliteVerify Fix Applied:
Verify RealtyElite theme version is 1.0.1 or later in WordPress admin📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file access patterns in PHP error logs
- Requests containing '../' or file inclusion patterns in access logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP requests with file inclusion payloads in parameters
- Unusual file paths in GET/POST requests
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND ("../" OR "php://" OR "/etc/passwd" OR "wp-config.php")